Hurricane Ian: Disney World closing theme parks, Disney Springs
Walt Disney World announced that it will close its four theme parks and the Disney Springs entertainment/shopping area on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29 due to the approaching Hurricane Ian, which is expected to hit Florida as a Category 4 storm on its way toward Orlando.
Disney already announced it was closing Typhoon Lagoon water park.
According to an email from Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle, “Given the latest projections, the theme parks and water parks will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We anticipate Disney Springs will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 29, and we will provide updates as we continue to track the storm. We are monitoring weather conditions so we can make timely decisions for the safety of our Cast and Guests, including when it’s safe for Cast to return to the site to prepare for reopening.
“Updates will be posted regularly to the HUB and the Disney Cast Life app as information becomes available. Cast should also call their local hotlines for scheduling information. With storms of this nature, conditions can change quickly, so please check your resources often and stay connected.
“To our Cast Members in Tampa, we are thinking of you. For everyone in Central Florida, please continue preparing the best you can. The WDW Alerts section on the HUB has many helpful resources to assist you before and after a hurricane.
“You are an amazing team and I appreciate all you have done to prepare Walt Disney World for the storm. We will get through this storm as we always do: together.
“Be safe.”
